Summer Camp USA
Summer Camp USA offers the unique opportunity to work with American children as a Camp Counsellor in summer camps across the USA - part of a great American tradition! Camp Counselling is open to anyone aged between 18 and 35 who have experience working with children. Positions fitting all skills and interests including sports, arts, waterfront, music and outdoor adventures are available.
Applications for 2012 now OPEN!
Call us on 0800 474 400
Plus, when your summer camp ends, your visa allows up to 30 days of travelling around North America, so you can visit all the places you've always dreamt of seeing!
Fancy having summer all year round?
What will I be doing?
As a Camp Counsellor you will look after children, teach them activities and be a brother/sister/parent/ teacher/friend and role model all rolled into one! You’ll work with children aged 6-16 years old (mainly in the outdoors) at Summer Camps for 9 to 11 weeks from June to August in return for pocket money, all meals, all accommodation plus heaps of fun and adventure.
You’ll live in a cabin with 6-10 campers and staff and do a variety of activities during the day. Specialist Counsellor positions are available for people with refined skills in certain activities, while General Counsellor positions are available for all-rounders.
What does it include?
- Personal individual placement at an approved Summer Camp including free food, accommodation and in-hand salary (up to US$500 more than any other summer camp programme!)
- J-1 visa support and processing
- Pre-departure orientation
- First nights accommodation (if requested to transit through New York)
- Transport to camp
- Ongoing extensive support including a 24 hour emergency contact number when in the USA
- Funky t-shirt
- International phone card with 5 minutes airtime plus a free credit bonus on top-up
- Lonely Planet USA Guide
Am I eligible?
- Participants must be aged 18 - 35 years old (18 year olds are eligible, but must be mature with proven leadership and experience)
- Must be able to leave for camp between May and mid-June for at least nine weeks
- Must be energetic, adaptable and genuinely enjoy working with or around children
- Must have USD$600 proof of funds upon entry to USA
- Must be able to attend a US Consulate interview in Auckland
What does it cost?
From $395. (Plus your visa application fee of approximately $US140, a SEVIS fee of around $US35, compulsory group flights and compulsory comprehensive program medical and travel insurance.)
Applications close on the 29th of February 2012.
Get your endless summer sorted
call on 0800 474 400
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